Matilde vs Sela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilde

Girl #3,957 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,957
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilde, Mati, Tillie

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Sela

Girl #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exaltation (Selah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Matilde Rank #3,957
Sela Rank #4,127

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #4127 for Sela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matilde ___

  • Matilde Rose
  • Matilde Elena
  • Matilde Lucia
  • Matilde Sofia
  • Matilde Clara
  • Matilde Beatriz

Sela ___

  • Sela Rose
  • Sela Jane
  • Sela Grace
  • Sela Mae
  • Sela Ann
  • Sela Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

If you choose Sela

Lena Mira Jude Eli Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilde or Sela more popular?

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Sela at #4127 in the United States.

What do Matilde and Sela mean?

Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin). Sela means "exaltation (Selah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matilde and Sela boy or girl names?

Matilde is primarily a girl name. Sela is primarily a girl name.

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